D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 22, r. 22-B9907

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 52, December 27, 2024

Rule 22-B9907 - DIRECTOR

9907.1

The Director shall be responsible for managing and directing the home support agency's operations, serving as a liaison between the governing body and staff, employing qualified personnel, and ensuring that staff members are adequately and appropriately trained.

9907.2

The Director shall be available at all times during the business hours of the home support agency.

9907.3

The Director shall designate, in writing, a similarly qualified person to act in the absence of the Director.

9907.4

The home support agency shall advise the Department in writing within fifteen (15) days following any change in the designation of the Director.

9907.5

The Director shall:

(a) Be a registered nurse licensed in the District of Columbia; or

(b) Have training and experience in health services administration, including at least one (1) year of supervisory or administrative experience in health services or related health programs.

9907.6

If the Director is not a registered nurse, the home support agency shall also have a full-time Client Service Coordinator appointed by the Director who is a registered nurse licensed in the District of Columbia.

9907.7

The Client Service Coordinator, or the Director if the Director is a registered nurse, shall:

(a) Be responsible for implementing, coordinating and assuring the quality of client services;

(b) Be available at all times during the business hours of the home support agency;

(c) Participate in all aspects of services provided, including the development of clients' service plans and the assignment of qualified personnel; and

(d) Provide general supervision and direction of the services offered by the home support agency.

9907.8

The Director, Client Service Coordinator, or an individual designated by the Director in writing, must be on-call outside of the home support agency's business hours.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 22, r. 22-B9907

Amended by Final Rulemaking published at 67 DCR 9476 (8/7/2020)